prorogates

verb

present tense third-person singular of prorogate
as in suspends
to bring to a formal close for a period of time the conference was prorogated until the following morning

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  1. suspends
  2. postpones
  3. adjourns
  4. interrupts
Verb
  • Disappointed at Alice’s inflexibility, and still haunted by his experiences with Nate, Ted suspends her for a match, the final match before the Christmas break.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
  • So the trade might also turn out to be a cautionary preemptive move if the NFL determines Nacua violated the league’s personal-conduct policy and suspends him.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of suspends
Verb
  • The injury postpones any plans to send the 20-year-old out on loan.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Or someone managing diabetes who postpones a preventive visit because grocery shopping, prescription pickups, and coordinating multiple specialists compete for limited time and energy.
    — Aimée K. Dailey, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of postpones
Verb
  • Lawmakers would have to finalize the details of any policy changes on Friday before a vote on Monday, when the legislature adjourns for the year.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • McMaster is expected to call for the session after the legislature adjourns Thursday afternoon, sources said.
    — Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Definition of adjourns
Verb
  • If someone interrupts your day or questions a boundary, don’t wait until you’re frustrated to speak up.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Identify your brain’s favorite way of making stress worse, then find a phrase that interrupts it.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of interrupts
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